The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-11
AMUSEM ENTS.

GRAND OPERA-HoUSE-''SA AND SINNERS.
Mr. Henry Arthur Joness drama, Saints and
Sinners" which had such long New York run,
at the Madison square Theater, received its first
production before an indianapolis audience at
the Grand last night. While the story of the play
has been told before in various FORMS yet it is
one that appeals to human sympathies and preju-
dices and is very skillfully wrought out. In d.
rectness of effect conciseness and skillfulness in
construction, it is an admirable play, and. when
given with such thoroughly excellent 4Ass as
that Of last night it becomes an attraction of
very unusual interest Saints and Sinners"
tells story of young girls weakness, of sor
row and retribution, with just sufficient come
dy element introduced to make the contrast the
more striking. Mr.. G. W. Couldock. the veteran
actor. presented the part of Jacob Fletcher the
minister. and portrayed it with that naturalness
and dramatic effectiveness that characterize
everything he does. Advancing age has not
perceptibly diminished his powers and no other
man on the stage is more deservedly honored by
theater- goers 1t is a pleasure to commend the
work of Miss Viola Allen, who plays Lettie
Fletcher, for she is one of the most expressive
and forcible actresses the stage, and that,
too, by means of legitimate methods and with
out extraneous aids. The cast otherwise is
equally as strong and we'll balanced, for it could
not be we'll otherwise when the various parts
were assumed by such capable people as Mr.
Leslie Allen, Mr.. Frank Norcross, Mr.. Raymond
Holmes, excellent light comedian, and Miss
Sidney Cowell, who is clever and bright in
everything she does The scenic accessories
were picturesque and appropriate. Saints and
Sinners" will be seen again tonight, to morrow
afternoon and tomorrow night. 1t is strong,
interesting play, second Hazel K-ke," in
fact, and admirably acted throughout
ENGLIsH's-''MAY BLOSSOM
Mr.. Ben Maginley began limited engage
Belaseo's well-known comedy drama, May
Blossom" in the part Of Uncle Bartlett, the vii
| lage preacher. which gives him better cpportu-
mites to display his well-known abilities as a
| comedian than did Tom Blossom. He played the
| part with an unctious humor and naturalness
| which made the impersonation one OF particular
interest, and the performance throughout was
! enjoyed by large audience. who laughed and
cried and applauded by turns. Miss Marion
| Keith, as May Blossom, Otis Turner rs her
father and Joseph Adelman, as Steve Harland.
were the leading support, and gave creditable
| characterizations, while the minor parts were
capably assumed The play was given en- ap
propriate stage setting. 1t will be repeated to-
night, tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow
| night.
| Miss Jennie Calef continues to draw large al
| diences at the Museum. This afternoon and
evening she will give "An American Princess
| for the last time, and to morrow afternoon and
| evening 1.-THE Little Detective"
Belmont, the wax-fgure artist of the Eden
| Musee, yesterday made plaster paris casts OF
| Abe Landers and Dallas Whitehead, the man
who killed him. He proposes to represent the
murderer and his victim in wax and put them
| on exhibition IN the Museum.
Miss Louise Rial will appear at English's
! Opera house for a three-nights' engagement
commencing Thursday March II St. Patrick
day., in Will S. Marions interesting drama
Fortunes Fool" The plot of this piece is ro
mantle, and will develop several surprises
Miss Rial is supported by excellent company
which includes the we'll known actor, Dir. W. F.
Burroughs
The Robson & Crane engagement at tht
Grand the first part of next week, is attractins
! much attention, for they will give series Of
legitimate comedies, with that elaboration ant
| preparation which characterized their ..Comedy
| of Errors last season To do this they carr,
three carr loads of special scenery and effects
and dramatic company of forty people. Or
Monday evening and Wednesday matinee they
will give a brilliant presentation of Shakespeare
merry Wives of Windsor" with Mr.. Crane a
Falstaff and Mr.. Robson as Doctor Caius. Or
Tuesday evening, Godsmiths delightful coined,
sShe Stops to Conquer" will be given, Will
Mr. Robson as Tony Lumpkin and Mr.. Crane a
Hardcastle. On Wednesday evening they vii
! give their elaborate production of COMEDY o
Errors" they playing the two Dromios Thes
| performances will be of particular interest t
| lovers of the legitimate drama. The advanc
sale of seats is now in progress at the box office
ana the engagement promises to be very sue
; cesstul one